Anglicize
Anglicize, or Anglicize, is the process of making something English in form, sound, or usage. It can refer to adapting foreign words, names, or practices to English orthography, pronunciation, or grammatical patterns, as well as broader cultural assimilation toward English-speaking norms. The term is used across linguistics, literary studies, history, and cultural discourse.
Etymology derives from the word English (Angl- being a form of England) plus the common English suffix
Anglicization occurs in several overlapping domains. Orthographic anglicization enlarges or simplifies spellings to match English habits,
Typical examples include place names and personal names. Historical exonyms such as Peking for Beijing or Florence
Anglicization remains a contested topic in multilingual societies, balancing clarity for broad audiences with respect for